Walls appear in front of Mexican restaurants to promote 'Who Is America?'

Belgian market gets a potentially controversial stunt for Sacha Baron Cohen's new show

Published On
Aug 07, 2018

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Sacha Baron Cohen's new show "Who Is America?" is already causing its fair share of controversy in the U.S. -- and to promote it in Belgium, broadcaster BETV is running a potentially controversial stunt.

In a campaign by FCB agency Happiness Brussels, the broadcaster built brick walls overnight in front of three Mexican restaurants -- and attached a billboard for the show to the walls. Somewhat amazingly, none of the restaurant-owners were notified beforehand, but luckily, they had a good sense of humor and no complaints were filed.

Instead, the agency reports that the out-of-home installations left passers-by with "a mix of curiosity and discomfort"--which was of course the campaign's primary goal.

The seven-episode series is running on Monday nights on BETV.

Credits

Date
Aug 07, 2018
Motion Design :
Remke Faber
Graphic Design :
Kassandra Donia
Graphic Design :
Alexandra Carosielli
Movie Production :
Sumi Arcos Mina
Movie Production :
Lisa Gadeyne
Producer :
Sophie Gunsbourg
Account Executive :
Camille Martin-Schmets
Group Account Director :
Pascal Kemajou
Creative :
Barbara Dzikanowice
Creative :
Pieter Claeys
Creative :
Roxane Schneider
Creative Coach :
Katrien Bottez
Creative Director :
Philippe Fass
Chief Creative Officer :
Geoffrey Hantson
CEO :
Karen Corrigan
Agency :
FCB
Brand :
BeTV
Agency :
FCB

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